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Persil says outdoor play should not be limited by fears of muddy clothes and extra laundryplaceholder image

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold placeholder image

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

I’m dreading the day my eight-year-old gets his first phone but this Mumsnet-backed app could helpplaceholder image

This Mumsnet-backed app aims to help parents protect children online

Children can use phones safely with this app developed in association with Mumsnetplaceholder image

The free app helping parents manage children’s Android phones

A child’s first smartphone brings new independence, alongside important conversations about staying safe onlineplaceholder image

Giving your child their first smartphone? Seven things to discuss

A first phone brings independence, alongside new conversations about what children can access onlineplaceholder image

The free app helping parents set boundaries on a child’s phone

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend placeholder image

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Bugaboo x Stella McCartney launches the designer pram collection new mums will loveplaceholder image

Bugaboo and Stella McCartney launch stylish new pram collection

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.placeholder image

Regatta back-to-school essentials from £4.80

Buying the Yoto Player was the simple switch that helped my son forget about his tabletplaceholder image

The Yoto Player is my favourite screen free find for kids

M&S has cut 20% off its school uniform range, with discounted prices on shirts, skirts, polos and jumpers ahead of the new termplaceholder image

M&S has 20% off school uniform sale - but it ends soon

New dads, with little ones aged up to four, show their affection most often through playing games placeholder image

Dads have revealed key moments that shaped their fatherhood journey

Our writer tested out the new highlights at the popular theme parkplaceholder image

Alton Towers and kids review: Bluey rides, waterpark and the real cost

A complete newborn travel system designed to make everyday parenting simpler (aff)placeholder image

Newborn travel system that makes life less stressful

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social mediaplaceholder image

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

The new bundles are ideal for newborns - and they're on saleplaceholder image

This baby travel bundle could end one of parenting’s biggest headaches

A new baby travel system bundle claims to solve one of early parenting’s most stressful problems — and it’s already dividing opinion online

Gareth Butterfield

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen timeplaceholder image

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

New research from Ben's Original reveals that half of UK parents wish they could cook with their children more often. To show how easy it can be, singer and TV personality Rachel Stevens joined young helpers for a 'Pudsey Cooking Challenge', part of Ben's Original's partnership with BBC Children in Need, which includes a £200,000 pledge to support children and young people across the UK.placeholder image

Parents don’t cook with their kids due to time and mess

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Cheapest school uniform deals for 2025

Creating healthy bedtime habits and encouraging time spent outdoors can both help kids cut back on screen timeplaceholder image

9 tips for curbing your child's screen time - before school returns

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safetyplaceholder image

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Talking, singing, or playing simple games like peekaboo with your babies can help support their development.placeholder image

Why parents should play this game with their baby every day

The deal has arrived just in time for the school summer holidaysplaceholder image

Kids' trampoline with 360° safety net now just £34.99 on Wowcher

Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon hackplaceholder image

The ultimate parenting hack for keeping kids cool while they sleep

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiantplaceholder image

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?placeholder image

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleepplaceholder image

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

This timeless bedtime tradition is also backed by science 😴

Amber Allott

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Lineplaceholder image

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Choose from 8,000 titles with Readlyplaceholder image

Ultimate hack to save money on mags – with two months free with Readly

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How much pocket money you should give your child - a guide

Bluey and Bingoplaceholder image

Parents warned to be vigilant over ‘dangerous’ fake Bluey clips

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feelingplaceholder image

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.placeholder image

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...placeholder image

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

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Start 2025 strong with this fun family savings challenge

Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Yearplaceholder image

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

Enjoy festive favourites like Radio Times with Readly's two-month free trial placeholder image

Your Christmas reading sorted with this two-month free trial

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.placeholder image

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

Max Miozga and his mother Sophie Page.placeholder image

Watch: Boy convinced baby Jesus actually called Kevin after nativity

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Iconic baby and parenting brand faces uncertain future

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Fridayplaceholder image

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss

Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.placeholder image

Watch: Couple leave the UK to world school their children, 5 and 8

The Phipps Family: Tara, Poppy, Paul and Jack.placeholder image

Watch: Dad fined for term-time trip with autistic son and his daughter

Harry Potter Lego advent calendar is a deal of the day on Amazonplaceholder image

I've found cut price Harry Potter and Star Wars Lego advent calendars

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.placeholder image

Watch: Woman leaves UK so she can afford to be a stay-at-home mum

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.placeholder image

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, died after he was found unresponsive at a friend's home in Greenset Close, Lancaster in March (Picture inset: Family handout)placeholder image

'Chroming' trend believed to have killed 11-year-old boy explained

Group of young children holding smartphones. Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.complaceholder image

What is a Gen Alpha and how to tell who is one

Lucy Parker and her daughters.placeholder image

Watch: Mum says not seeing her kids everyday makes her a better parent

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising itplaceholder image

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Parents and children often have different motivations for getting a phone, digital safety expert Emma Robertson says (Image: National World/Supplied/Adobe Stock)placeholder image

Six questions for parents before buying their child's first phone

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattooplaceholder image

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women placeholder image

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Jay Whitfield, 37, with her seven-year-old son.placeholder image

Watch: Mum says her kids spend up to 10 hours a day on screens

Super Mario computer game characters like Mario, pictured, feature in new Aldi dealsplaceholder image

First look at Super Mario deals as Aldi expands gaming bargains

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